Definition of "laxist" [laxist]

• Someone promoting lax views or relaxed interpretations of something. (noun)
• Promoting a lax view or interpretation of something. (adjective)

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• "This may be the unforseen consequences of Yemini President Ali Abdullah Saleh's laxist policy allowing foreign Sunni militants haven in Yemen (reportedly in exchange for their help in fighting the Shia Houthis)."
• "For want of better terms, let's call (1) the "rigorist" position and (2) the "laxist" position."
• "These could all be formulated in terms of liberty and playing it safe: a laxist holds that you are at liberty to follow any opinion that is probable; the others gradually increase the field in which you are required to play it safe."